Gear List

Cooking Equipment

Coffee maker (drip filter or Lexan French press)
Grill
Charcoal (if using grill)
BBQ tools (if using grill)
cutting board
decent knife
bucket/dishpan
dish/all-purpose soap & scrub pad (in ziplock bag)
oven mitt/hot pad

Food

coffee (premeasured, ground)
tea
cocoa
butter/oil
s'mores stuff: graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate
jiffy pop
milk
snack bars (granola, Cliff, etc.)
syrup
salt & pepper

Before Packing:

Directions
cabin reservation info
check weather forecast

Essential Gear

Lighter/matches/fire starters (non-chemical)
Flashlight (good quality)
Extra batteries for all battery-powered equipment
Sleeping bag/bedroll per person (unless linens provided)
Mess kit per person (bowl/plate, cup/mug, fork, knife, spoon) (if not provided)
Biodegradable soap & scrub pad for pots
Water bottles (Nalgene or sport water bottles)

Recommended/Optional Gear

Extra plastic bags for garbage disposal and leftover storage
Headlamp flashlights

All gear lists are intended to be comprehensive, you won't necessarily need evey item.

Before Packing

Check & print travel directions
Confirm site reservation info
Check local weather forecast
TICKETS
Rental car/hotel info (if using)

This list is intended for trips such as school or scout group trips where accomodation such as a cabin is provided.

Before Packing

Check the weather forecast for the area where you will be.
*** Make sure all items are labeled with your name ***
Parents: make sure your child can identify his/her pack and knows what is in it!

This list is intended as a guideline for spring/summer/fall drive-up camping, you may not need every item, or you may need or want additional items. Suggestions are welcome!

ESSENTIAL GEAR

Tent (with rain fly)
Tent stakes (+extras)
Rope (natural or nylon fiber, not plastic)
Lighter/matches/fire starters (non-chemical)
Flashlight(s) (good quality)
Extra batteries for flashlights and any other battery-powered equipment
Sleeping bag (or bedroll) per person
Mess kit per person (plate/bowl, cup/mug, fork, knife, spoon)
Cooking pot(s) and utensils